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Fruit Invaders Chopping Board

James Kelly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:24 +0000

Here at GeekAlerts we love good food and the cool chopping boards used to prepare that food. We showed you the NES Controller Chopping Board and the OCD Chopping Board not too long ago, and we think you’re going to want to add this next cutting board to your collection as well. The Fruit Invaders [...]

Space Invaders Carabiner

Conner Flynn — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:25:32 +0000

Anyone who is looking for some Space Invaders fun on the go will want to check out this handy Space Invaders Carabiner. And let’s face it, we could all use more Space Invaders. It’s a great way to get your Space Invaders fix while you are out and about. Plus it’s a carabiner so it [...]

Inkless Graphite Quill

Marty Shaw — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:25:35 +0000

Texting and email are the modern ways to send out messages, thoughts, and opinions, but typing into a smartphone just doesn’t pack the elegance of older methods of laying down the written word. The Inkless Graphite Quill combines old-style elegance and charm with modern day convenience to create a truly unique writing experience. I used [...]

Cassette Tape Recorder Key Chain

Marty Shaw — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:26:55 +0000

Remember cassette tapes and cassette tape recorders? Those bygone days are history but you can still enjoy a bit of nostalgia with the Cassette Tape Recorder Key Chain, which very smartly combines a modern convenience with a retro package. It might look like a throwback to those days of yesteryear, when Windows were something you [...]

iCade Core Arcade Styled Gaming Controller

James Kelly — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:09:24 +0000

ION Audio, manufacturer of audio and entertainment technology that just recently introduced the iCADE Mobile Gaming Device , unveiled the iCade Core Arcade Styled Gaming Controller today at CES in Las Vegas. Designed to work with your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, this gaming controller brings a retro arcade style of control to your app [...]

Retro Gas Pump Liquor Dispenser

Hazel Chua — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:20:30 +0000

Serve up your drinks playfully using the Gas Pump Retro Liquor Dispenser. Sure, it might look like an old gasoline pump. Even the drinks you’ve poured into it for dispensing might look like gas. But we all know that the people at the party won’t be chugging down anything that will potentially kill them. Just [...]

Pac-Man Hoodie

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:26:15 +0000

If you’re an old-school video game fan, going back to the original Pakkuman arcade game released by Namco in 1980, you’ll really like this Pac-Man Hoodie. This zipper hoodie is printed to look just like an in-game screenshot of Pac-man (Pakkuman in Japan), one of the most famous video games of all time. This full-zip, [...]

Public Payphone iPhone 4 Case

Hazel Chua — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:30:21 +0000

Now you can carry a public payphone right in your very own pocket with the Public Payphone iPhone 4 Case. We don’t mean a literal public payphone, because that would be impossible, unless you had a giant-sized pocket. Rather, you can make your iPhone look like it’s a miniature public payphone with this quirky case. [...]

Men’s Joystick Tie

Hazel Chua — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:34:16 +0000

If you’re into gaming and in the market for some new ties, then check out the Men’s Joystick Tie. This tie in bright blue features a joystick controller at the very end, to add a bit of quirkiness and fun to your look. I know a couple of colleagues with totally eclectic ties that capture [...]

Hyperkin SupaBoy Portable Super Nintendo Console

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:21:08 +0000

If you like retro video gaming, you need the Hyperkin SupaBoy Portable Super Nintendo Console. This portable video game system allows you to play all your favorite Super Nintendo (and Super Famicom) cartridges anywhere you want. It is shaped like a SNES controller, has a 3.5″ screen, and offers stereo sound through speakers or headphones. [...]

Retro USB Mouse

Conner Flynn — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:20:32 +0000

If you miss the 1980s, here is some good news for you. The 80s are back. At least as far as this mouse is concerned. The Retro USB Mouse will make it feel like you are rocking an old computer with no internet. It’s a modern mouse in a 80s shell that is compatible with [...]

SPAM Mints

Hazel Chua — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:18:52 +0000

Love Spam? Then you’ll love these SPAM Mints. Don’t get me wrong though, because they taste nothing like Spam. (Imagine having to chew on spam-flavored mints. But if you want mints with funky tastes, you might want to check out the Fruitcake Mints or Nacho Cheese Flavored Mints.) Instead, the SPAM Mints pack the yummy, familiar taste of cinnamon. [...]

Space Invaders Edition Ugly Christmas Sweater T-Shirts

Ryan Cooper — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:44:37 +0000

Remember those Christmas Sweater T-Shirts from a couple days ago? They were cool, but a bit lacking in the geekiness. Now just add some retro-gaming goodness and you get these Space Invaders Edition Ugly Christmas Sweater T-Shirts. They’re space invaders tees with colors and arrangements to make them look like ugly Christmas sweaters. Especially with [...]

Retro Macintosh Cover for iPad 2

James Kelly — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:22:19 +0000

When people talk about loyalty two things automatically come to mind: Dogs and Apple product consumers. Have you ever tried to talk badly about and iPhone, iPad, or even a classic Macintosh to someone that has one? The quick tongue lashing you’ll receive is far worse than at day spent at your in law’s house! [...]

TV Test Pattern Weekend Bag

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:21:16 +0000

This is a test of the emergency broadcast system. This is only a test. While we still have to tolerate ’emergency alert system’ interruptions, it’s not so bad when you have the power of DVR. Now we can look back on the days of old-school color block screens and laugh. Going a step further, the test screen can even [...]

Desktop Phone For iPhone

Hazel Chua — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:23:34 +0000

There are many people I know who somehow can’t seem to let go of the past. For example, my dad got an iPhone 4 last year for his birthday but sometimes he complains that it’s hard to use and that he’d rather it had a receiver like phones did back in the old days. I [...]

Nintendo Super Mario Beaded Mushroom Sterling Silver Earrings

Ryan Cooper — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:19:38 +0000

Remember the Super Mario Mushroom Keyrings from the beginning of this week? The same artist that created those, Sally Faye, also made these Nintendo Super Mario Beaded Mushroom Sterling Silver Earrings. If you’re a geeky gamer girl, you can show off your retro style and love of Nintendo with these unique sterling silver earrings featuring [...]

Nintendo Controller Track Jacket

Conner Flynn — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:04:30 +0000

This Nintendo Controller Track Jacket is awesomely geeky because it displays your retro video gaming weapon of choice up front for all to see. It also looks pretty geek-chic. This is an officially-licensed Nintendo product so you can be sure that it is coming from the makers of Mario themselves. It is a pale grey, [...]

Nintendo Super Mario Red Mushroom Keyring

Ryan Cooper — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:18:47 +0000

As fans of retro gaming, we’ve found a lot of cool products featuring Nintendo Super Mario Mushrooms. There was the Mushroom Beanie, Mushroom LED Lamp, Mushroom Massage Pillow, Mushroom Scarf, Mario Mushroom Candy, and much more. Now we have a new one, the Nintendo Super Mario Red Mushroom Keyring, handmade by Sally Faye from Barnstaple, [...]

Flud Men’s Boombox Gold Retro LED Digital Watch

Hazel Chua — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:14:44 +0000

Is that a watch or a miniature boombox on your wrist? Well, if you’re wearing the Flud Men’s Boombox Gold Retro LED Digital Watch then you’ve got a little bit of both right there. This funky-looking timepieces features a miniature boombox that displays the time in bright red LED in the middle. There’s even a [...]

Nintendo Controller Wallet

James Kelly — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:45:40 +0000

Everyone needs a wallet; even those of us short on cash. The Nintendo Controller Wallet is the perfect gift for adults and kids alike. Most of us grew up playing Zelda and Mario Brothers and still enjoy those classic on titles the Nintendo Wii system…I wish I still had my classic 8-bit NES. Reminisce about [...]

Pop Phone

Hazel Chua — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:26:55 +0000

The point of going wireless was to come up with a compact and portable device that will allow users to keep in touch without the bulk. But it comes with some inconveniences, and the one at the top of my list is that the phone unit gets more than just a little warm after prolonged [...]

80s Retro iPhone Case

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:26:57 +0000

Remember that big cell phone that brothers Steve and Doug were using in ”Night at the Roxbury?” They were brothers? Noooo. Yeeees. Steroidal mobiles were the butt of jokes even back in the late 90s and now, they’re even funnier. Flash back to the 80s and don’t act like one of those pretentious people who brag about their latest iPhone; disguise your iPhone [...]

Nintendo Beanie

James Kelly — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:05:44 +0000

Keep your head warm and your mind on Nintendo with this classic Nintendo Beanie. This officially licensed beanie is 100% acrylic and is reversible. It’s black on one side with a classic 8-bit NES controller logo and gray/black on the other side with the same 8-bit NES controller logo and the words, “Official Game Tester.” [...]